VICTORIAN PORCELAIN PORTRAIT MINIATURE BROOCH. Circa 1890s. A small oval porcelain portrait miniature brooch with brass back. The brooch features a head and shoulders portrait of a woman facing right and surrounded by a border of tiny turquoise porcelain "jewels" against a gilt background. Hinged pin and C clasp on reverse. The brooch measures 1 inch by 3/4 inch. There are no cracks or chips.

A VICTORIAN 14K GOLD (not marked but tested), ONYX, PEARL & ENAMEL MOURNING BROOCH. 1877. Engraved in script on the reverse: Mary Cockayne Died Septr.11th 1877. The back is fitted with a glass hair compartment (empty). The circular brooch is centered with an eight point star having a cluster of 9 NATURAL SEED PEARLS mounted on an ONYX BASE which, in turn, rests on a circle of 12 black and gold enamelled heart-shaped designs - all within a rope-twist border and small gold balls. The original ...click for details

A FINE VICTORIAN BRASS BUCKLE. Circa 1890s. The buckle features six crescent moon appliques each entwined with four leaf clovers - symbols of a honeymoon and good luck. The buckle measures 3 1/2 inches in width by 2 1/2 inches in height. In excellent condition.

A VICTORIAN BOG OAK AND FRENCH JET MOURNING BROOCH. Circa 1865. The brooch is formed of carved BOG OAK (a fossilised wood found in Ireland) and is accented with FIVE FRENCH JET FACETED BEADS. The slightly curved bog oak base features a design of OAK LEAVES and is topped by beads, possibly representing acorns, which graduate in size from approximately 5mm to 8mm. Hinged straight pin on the back with a C clasp. In very good condition.

A small ANTIQUE brass and enamel buckle. Circa 1910. The buckle is in two parts that hook together. Each half is formed as a modified heart (or leaf?) with scrolled edges and is centered with a diamond pattern decoration of turquoise and white enamel. The buckle would be suitable for a narrow ribbon or thin leather sash or belt. It measures 3/4 inch in height by 1 5/8 inches across when hooked together. Each separate piece measures 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch. Two of the small diamond areas on one half ...click for details

An antique 14K yellow gold and diamond Masonic Lapel Pin, circa 1909. Stamped 14K and tested. The figural pin features a scimitar, crescent, and five-point star. The star is centered with a 3 point Swiss-cut diamond set in prongs. An Egyptian motif is on the crescent. The pin is backed with a screw-on/off brass fitting for wearing on one's lapel. The pin measures 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch. In excellent condition.